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July 25, 1964
Hattiesburg, Miss.
The Library Precinct meeting of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party was held at St. Paul's Church on July 25, 1964. The meeting opened at 4: 40 with Mrs. Marie Blalock as temporary chairman and Mrs. Vassie Patton as temporary secretary.
Dick Landerman, a COFO voter registration worker, gave a brief keynote address.
The floor was opened for nominations for permanent chairman. Mrs. Marie Blalock and Mr. George Harper were nominated. The nominations were closed, and voting by secret ballot took place. Mrs. Blalock was elected permanent chairman.
The floor was opened for nominations for permanent secretary. Mrs. Dorothy Williams and Mrs. Patton were nominated. The nominations were closed and vote by secret ballot took place. Mrs. Patton was elected permanent secretary.
The chairman appointed a resolutions committee consisting of Mr. George Harper, Mrs. Peggy Jean Connor, and Mrs. Berniece Boochee. Suggestions for resolutions were heard from the floor. Mr. Harper brought a resolution that the MSFD will go on record not only as a Mississippi party but as a supporter of the regular Democratic party. Mrs. Carrie House read a resolution calling for better law enforcement officers. Mrs. Conner read a resolution to the body ( see attached page A). [ Editor's Note: page not included with original document.] Mrs. Blalock called for resolutions on community problems, but Mr. Harper said that these problems would be ironed out if the MSFD can win over the regular Democratic Party. Mr. Harper reported that Senator Paul Douglas has suggested that the regular MDP and the MSFP delegations both be seated at the Convention with half the votes each; he suggested a resolution that the MSFD urge that only the MSFD be seated. The resolutions were turned over to the resolutions committee.
The chairman then called for nomination of delegates and alternates. It was moved and seconded and passed that the 10 nominees with the highest no. of votes be the delegates and the remaining 10 nominees be alternates.
While the votes were being counted the resolution committee made its report. Mrs. Conner's resolution was accepted.
It was suggested that a permanent political club be formed for the precinct. The names of all the registered voters were solicited to serve as the foundation of the club.
The results of the election were announced. There was a tie between Mr. Gould and Mr. Lawrence for 10th delegate; a run- off was held and Mr. Gould was chosen to be delegate. The results were:
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July 25, 1964
Hattiesburg, Miss.
The Library Precinct meeting of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party was held at St. Paul's Church on July 25, 1964. The meeting opened at 4: 40 with Mrs. Marie Blalock as temporary chairman and Mrs. Vassie Patton as temporary secretary.
Dick Landerman, a COFO voter registration worker, gave a brief keynote address.
The floor was opened for nominations for permanent chairman. Mrs. Marie Blalock and Mr. George Harper were nominated. The nominations were closed, and voting by secret ballot took place. Mrs. Blalock was elected permanent chairman.
The floor was opened for nominations for permanent secretary. Mrs. Dorothy Williams and Mrs. Patton were nominated. The nominations were closed and vote by secret ballot took place. Mrs. Patton was elected permanent secretary.
The chairman appointed a resolutions committee consisting of Mr. George Harper, Mrs. Peggy Jean Connor, and Mrs. Berniece Boochee. Suggestions for resolutions were heard from the floor. Mr. Harper brought a resolution that the MSFD will go on record not only as a Mississippi party but as a supporter of the regular Democratic party. Mrs. Carrie House read a resolution calling for better law enforcement officers. Mrs. Conner read a resolution to the body ( see attached page A). [ Editor's Note: page not included with original document.] Mrs. Blalock called for resolutions on community problems, but Mr. Harper said that these problems would be ironed out if the MSFD can win over the regular Democratic Party. Mr. Harper reported that Senator Paul Douglas has suggested that the regular MDP and the MSFP delegations both be seated at the Convention with half the votes each; he suggested a resolution that the MSFD urge that only the MSFD be seated. The resolutions were turned over to the resolutions committee.
The chairman then called for nomination of delegates and alternates. It was moved and seconded and passed that the 10 nominees with the highest no. of votes be the delegates and the remaining 10 nominees be alternates.
While the votes were being counted the resolution committee made its report. Mrs. Conner's resolution was accepted.
It was suggested that a permanent political club be formed for the precinct. The names of all the registered voters were solicited to serve as the foundation of the club.
The results of the election were announced. There was a tie between Mr. Gould and Mr. Lawrence for 10th delegate; a run- off was held and Mr. Gould was chosen to be delegate. The results were:
(* Editor's note: handwritten)< tei: lb/>
Mr. George Harper – Spokesman< tei: lb/>